May 1Online Safety Tips for AuthorsAuthors of kidlit are increasingly becoming the targets of public abuse and harassment campaigns against them and their work, especially authors from underrepresented communities. This comes at a time when we as writers are expected to be online like never before, promoting our work and connecting with readers on as…Authors5 min read
Aug 14, 2019Spotting a Scam Account on TwitterMeet Harrison. Harrison is “good, loving, caring, and kind hearted.” Harrison is also a fake account, though it might not look like it on first glance. First, the alphanumeric username isn’t a giveaway on its own. Lots of people keep the name they’re assigned. The fact that the account was…Social Media4 min read
Apr 23, 2019Member-onlyThe Mueller report: The five biggest national security takeawaysSpecial Counsel Robert Mueller’s (redacted) report released last week lays out in stunning detail Russia’s sophisticated covert influence campaign to ensnare the Trump campaign, our election processes, and the American people. These findings have far-reaching national security implications. Here are the five biggest national security takeaways from the report: 1…Politics4 min read
Sep 28, 2018Taking Action: Things You Can Do *Right Now* to Help Fix the CountryTaking Action: Things You Can Do *Right Now* to Help Fix the Country When every day seems to be worse than the last, it can be hard to know what to do. When you do try to help, it can feel a little like bringing a pale of water to a forest fire. …Politics4 min read